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April 18, 2024 at 8:34 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson testifies in support of stronger government ethics legislation, urges lawmakers to end culture of corruption

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson testifies in support of stronger government ethics legislation, urges lawmakers to end culture of corruption FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 18, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Secretary Benso…

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April 17, 2024 at 1:27 AM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson statement on Senate passage of HB 5130 to lift harsh restrictions on driver's license issuance

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson statement on Senate passage of HB 5130 to lift harsh restrictions on driver's license issuance FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 16, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Secretary Benson statement on…

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April 16, 2024 at 9:09 PM

UPDATED RELEASE: Statement of Secretary Benson on criminal charges announced against former Speaker Chatfield

UPDATED RELEASE: Statement of Secretary Benson on criminal charges announced against former Speaker Chatfield FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 16, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Secretary Benson statement on criminal charge…

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April 16, 2024 at 8:50 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Statement of Secretary Benson on criminal charges announced against former Speaker Chatfield

NEWS RELEASE: Statement of Secretary Benson on criminal charges announced against former Speaker Chatfield FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 16, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Secretary Benson statement on criminal charges a…

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April 13, 2024 at 12:57 AM

Secretary Benson statement on former President Trump's false claims of voter fraud

Secretary Benson statement on former President Trump's false claims of voter fraud FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril. 12, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Secretary Benson statement on former President Trump's false claims of …

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April 11, 2024 at 12:10 AM

Secretary Benson statement on election lawsuit dismissal

Secretary Benson statement on election lawsuit dismissal FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 10, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Secretary Benson statement on dismissal of voting rules lawsuit? Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson…

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April 4, 2024 at 7:53 PM

CORRECTION: Filing deadline approaching for candidates seeking office in 2024 elections

CORRECTION: Filing deadline approaching for candidates seeking office in 2024 elections FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril. 04, 2024Contact: Cheri Hardmon(517) 643-7236 Filing deadline approaching for candidates seeking office in 2024 elections LANSING, Mich.- April 23 is the filing deadline…

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April 4, 2024 at 3:49 PM

Filing deadline approaching for candidates seeking office in 2024 elections

Filing deadline approaching for candidates seeking office in 2024 elections  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 04, 2024Contact: Cheri Hardmon(517) 643-7236 Filing deadline approaching for candidates seeking office in 2024 elections  LANSING, Mich.- April 23 is the filing deadline for ce…

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April 2, 2024 at 10:55 PM

Department of State, community partners bring driver’s license restoration clinic to Monroe

Department of State, community partners bring driver’s license restoration clinic to Monroe    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 02, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236   Department of State, community partners bring driver’s lice…

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March 22, 2024 at 7:28 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson announces Michigan's elections ranked #2 in the nation by MIT Election Data and Science Lab

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson announces Michigan's elections ranked #2 in the nation by MIT Election Data and Science Lab FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 22, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Secretary Benson announces Michi…

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March 21, 2024 at 5:33 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Department of State and partners launch third year of driver’s license restoration program with clinic in Saginaw

NEWS RELEASE: Department of State and partners launch third year of driver’s license restoration program with clinic in Saginaw   Successful public-private partnership helps Michiganders regain driving privileges FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 21, 2…

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March 20, 2024 at 10:18 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State, U.S. Small Business Administration announce voter registration agreement

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State, U.S. Small Business Administration announce voter registration agreement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 20, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236   Michigan Department of State, U.S. Sma…

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March 18, 2024 at 7:58 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Board of State Canvassers certifies 2024 Presidential Primary election

NEWS RELEASE: Board of State Canvassers certifies 2024 Presidential Primary election FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 18, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Board of State Canvassers certifies 2024 Presidential Primary election…

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March 15, 2024 at 1:06 AM

CORRECTED: Secretary Benson calls on Congress to support President's recommendation for election security funding

CORRECTED: Secretary Benson calls on Congress to support President's recommendation for election security funding FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 14, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Secretary Benson calls on Congress to sup…

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March 14, 2024 at 10:15 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson launches new online government transparency tool during Sunshine Week

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson launches new online government transparency tool during Sunshine Week FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 14, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Secretary Benson launches new online government transp…

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March 12, 2024 at 10:45 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson testifies at U.S. Senate Rules Committee hearing on election administration and security

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson testifies at U.S. Senate Rules Committee hearing on election administration and security Calls on federal government to do more to protect election workers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 12, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon…

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March 6, 2024 at 1:13 AM

PHOTO RELEASE: Secretary Benson travels to Selma to commemorate 59th anniversary of Bloody Sunday

PHOTO RELEASE: Secretary Benson travels to Selma to commemorate 59th anniversary of Bloody Sunday FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 5, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Secretary Benson travels to Selma to commemorate 59th anni…

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March 4, 2024 at 7:08 PM

Secretary Benson issues statement on U.S. Supreme Court's decision in 14th Amendment case

Secretary Benson issues statement on U.S. Supreme Court's decision in 14th Amendment case FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 4, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Secretary Benson issues statement on U.S. Supreme Court's decision…

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March 1, 2024 at 10:37 PM

Secretary Benson issues statement on dismissal of PILF lawsuit

Secretary Benson issues statement on dismissal of PILF lawsuit FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 1, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Secretary Benson issues statement on dismissal of PILF lawsuit Secretary of State Jocelyn Ben…

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February 26, 2024 at 8:34 PM

PHOTO RELEASE: Over one million early and absentee votes cast ahead of Michigan's Presidential Primary as voters embrace convenient options

PHOTO RELEASE: Over one million early and absentee votes cast ahead of Michigan's Presidential Primary as voters embrace convenient options Polling places throughout the state are open tomorrow, Feb. 27, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEA…

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February 23, 2024 at 6:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Early voting for Presidential Primary heads into final weekend

NEWS RELEASE: Early voting for Presidential Primary heads into final weekend FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFeb. 23, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Early voting for Presidential Primary heads into final weekend Find early votin…

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February 23, 2024 at 4:48 PM

Election reminder: Take part in the Feb. 27 Presidential Primary election

Election reminder: Take part in the Feb. 27 Presidential Primary election Voters can vote early or on Election Day Take part in the Feb. 27 Presidential Primary electionVoters can vote early or on Election Day Michigan will hold a …

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February 20, 2024 at 8:47 PM

NEWS RELEASE: More than 756K Michigan voters have already cast ballots in the Presidential Primary one week before Election Day

NEWS RELEASE: More than 756K Michigan voters have already cast ballots in the Presidential Primary one week before Election Day Over 18,000 votes cast in first three days of in-person early voting statewide FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFeb. 20, 2024 Con…

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February 18, 2024 at 3:03 PM

PHOTO RELEASE: Secretary Benson and more than 6,500 other MIchigan voters cast their ballot on Day One of early voting

PHOTO RELEASE: Secretary Benson and more than 6,500 other MIchigan voters cast their ballot on Day One of early voting FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFeb. 18, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Secretary Benson and more than 6,500 …

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February 16, 2024 at 12:26 AM

PHOTO RELEASE: Benson: Michigan is ready to make history with in-person early voting

PHOTO RELEASE: Benson: Michigan is ready to make history with in-person early voting FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFeb. 15, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Benson: Michigan is ready to make history with in-person early voting E…

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February 13, 2024 at 8:31 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Two weeks before Election Day, absent voter ballots already cast in Presidential Primary are up 67% over 2020

NEWS RELEASE: Two weeks before Election Day, absent voter ballots already cast in Presidential Primary are up 67% over 2020 Citizens can still register to vote at their local clerk's office until 8 p.m. on Election Day FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFeb. …

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February 8, 2024 at 9:34 PM

Statement of Secretary Benson on U.S. Supreme Court oral arguments in Anderson v. Trump

Statement of Secretary Benson on U.S. Supreme Court oral arguments in Anderson v. Trump FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFeb. 8, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Statement of Secretary Benson on U.S. Supreme Court oral arguments in…

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February 6, 2024 at 8:18 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Nearly 1.3 million Michigan voters have applied for absentee ballots three weeks before Election Day

NEWS RELEASE: Nearly 1.3 million Michigan voters have applied for absentee ballots three weeks before Election Day FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFeb. 6, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Nearly 1.3 million Michigan voters have ap…

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January 29, 2024 at 10:46 PM

PHOTO RELEASE: Secretary Benson, Michigan educators seek increased access to driver's education for high school students, support for school-based instruction

PHOTO RELEASE: Secretary Benson, Michigan educators seek increased access to driver's education for high school students, support for school-based instruction FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJan. 29, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? …

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January 22, 2024 at 11:42 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson encourages Michiganders to participate in public redistricting process

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson encourages Michiganders to participate in public redistricting process FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJan. 22, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Secretary Benson encourages Michiganders to participat…

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January 18, 2024 at 9:54 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson calls on U.S. Supreme Court to take swift action on 14th Amendment eligiblity

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson calls on U.S. Supreme Court to take swift action on 14th Amendment eligiblity FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJan. 18, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Secretary Benson calls on U.S. Supreme Court to…

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January 13, 2024 at 12:57 AM

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission to begin mapping sessions for state House districts

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission to begin mapping sessions for state House districts  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJan. 12, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236   Michigan Independent Citizens Red…

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January 11, 2024 at 4:17 PM

PHOTO RELEASE: Secretary Benson honors Detroit Pistons as democracy defenders

PHOTO RELEASE: Secretary Benson honors Detroit Pistons as democracy defenders FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJan. 11, 2024 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Secretary Benson honors Detroit Pistons as democracy defenders? ? DETROIT, Mic…

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December 27, 2023 at 4:44 PM

Secretary Benson statement on Michigan Supreme Court ruling in 14th Amendment case

Secretary Benson statement on Michigan Supreme Court ruling in 14th Amendment case FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDec. 27, 2023 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Secretary Benson statement on Michigan Supreme Court ruling in 14th Amend…

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December 27, 2023 at 4:13 PM

UPDATED NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State to host random selection on Jan. 3 to replace redistricting commissioners after department receives two additional resignations

UPDATED NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State to host random selection on Jan. 3 to replace redistricting commissioners after department receives two additional resignations FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDec. 26, 2023 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236  …

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December 26, 2023 at 8:09 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State to host random selection on Jan. 3 to replace redistricting commissioners after department receives two additional resignations

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State to host random selection on Jan. 3 to replace redistricting commissioners after department receives two additional resignations  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDec. 26, 2023 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236   …

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December 21, 2023 at 9:48 PM

Secretary Benson statement on embezzlement charges filed against two aides to former Michigan House Speaker Chatfield

Secretary Benson statement on embezzlement charges filed against two aides to former Michigan House Speaker Chatfield FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDec. 21, 2023 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Secretary Benson statement on embezzle…

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December 21, 2023 at 1:57 AM

UPDATED NEWS RELEASE: Random selection on Jan. 3 to replace redistricting commissioner after resignation

UPDATED NEWS RELEASE: Random selection on Jan. 3 to replace redistricting commissioner after resignation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDec. 20, 2023 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Random selection on Jan. 3 to replace redistricting…

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December 20, 2023 at 11:05 PM

CORRECTED NEWS RELEASE: Random selection on Jan. 3 to replace redistricting commissioner after resignation

CORRECTED NEWS RELEASE: Random selection on Jan. 3 to replace redistricting commissioner after resignation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 20, 2023 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Random selection on Jan. 3 to replace redistrict…

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December 20, 2023 at 10:11 PM

PRESS RELEASE: Random selection on Jan. 3 to replace redistricting commissioner after resignation

PRESS RELEASE: Random selection on Jan. 3 to replace redistricting commissioner after resignation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 20, 2023 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Random selection on Jan. 3 to replace redistricting commi…

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December 20, 2023 at 7:23 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Return of green and white license plate, new driver's licenses and IDs with higher security are on the way in 2024

NEWS RELEASE: Return of green and white license plate, new driver's licenses and IDs with higher security are on the way in 2024 Plates can be ordered beginning Jan. 27 at Michigan.gov/SOS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDec. 20, 2023Contact: Cheri Hardmon(517) 643-7236 Return of green…

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December 12, 2023 at 10:32 PM

PHOTO RELEASE: Secretary Benson launches new online FOIA tool that improves government transparency and efficiency

PHOTO RELEASE: Secretary Benson launches new online FOIA tool that improves government transparency and efficiency FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDec. 12, 2023 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Secretary Benson launches new online FOIA…

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December 5, 2023 at 3:52 PM

PRESS RELEASE: Secretary Benson shares resources for National Older Driver Safety Awareness Week

PRESS RELEASE: Secretary Benson shares resources for National Older Driver Safety Awareness Week FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDec. 5, 2023 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Secretary Benson shares resources for National Older Driver …

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December 1, 2023 at 9:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson signs legislation on behalf of Governor Whitmer to improve election efficiency, ensure every vote counts

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson signs legislation on behalf of Governor Whitmer to improve election efficiency, ensure every vote counts FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDec. 1, 2023 Contact: [email protected]    Secretary Benson signs legisla…

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November 30, 2023 at 3:07 AM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson, area officials launch newest Secretary of State mobile office serving Macomb County

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson, area officials launch newest Secretary of State mobile office serving Macomb County FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENov. 29, 2023 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Secretary Benson, area officials launch …

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November 17, 2023 at 7:02 PM

PRESS RELEASE: Secretary of State hosts final Road to Restoration driver's license clinic of 2023 in Dearborn Heights

PRESS RELEASE: Secretary of State hosts final Road to Restoration driver's license clinic of 2023 in Dearborn Heights FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENov. 17, 2023 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Secretary of State hosts final Road to…

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November 14, 2023 at 10:14 PM

Statement of Secretary Benson on Michigan primary ballot rulings issued today

Statement of Secretary Benson on Michigan primary ballot rulings issued today FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENov. 14, 2023 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Statement of Secretary Benson on Michigan primary ballot rulings issued today?…

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November 13, 2023 at 9:36 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson releases 2024 presidential primary candidate list

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson releases 2024 presidential primary candidate list FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENov. 13, 2023 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Secretary Benson releases 2024 presidential primary candidate list LANSING,…

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November 9, 2023 at 3:04 AM

Secretary Benson calls for federal, state laws to protect elections at bipartisan U.S. Senate AI Insight Forum

Secretary Benson calls for federal, state laws to protect elections at bipartisan U.S. Senate AI Insight Forum Benson discusses practical, bipartisan actions to address AI risks FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENov. 8, 2023 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-…

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November 6, 2023 at 10:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Early voting period complete in participating communities, polls open tomorrow for local elections

NEWS RELEASE: Early voting period complete in participating communities, polls open tomorrow for local elections FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENov. 6, 2023 Contact: Cheri Hardmon (517) 643-7236 ? Early voting period complete in participatin…

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